User Manual

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Table of Contents
Power Selection. .................................................................................................................. iv
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................1
1.1. Overview .................................................................................................................1
1.2. Features..................................................................................................................1
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration ...........................................................................2
2.1. Preparing for Configuration .....................................................................................2
2.1.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the AP...........................................3
2.1.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer............................3
2.2. Configuring the AP ..................................................................................................3
2.2.1. Entering the User Name and Password.........................................................4
2.2.2. Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................................................5
2.2.3. Step 2: Configure IEEE 802.11 Settings........................................................6
2.2.4. Step 3: Review and Apply Settings................................................................6
2.3. Deploying the AP.....................................................................................................7
2.4. Setting up Client Computers....................................................................................7
2.4.1. Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings..................................................7
2.4.2. Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings ............................................................7
2.5. Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers.........................................8
2.5.1. Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work ...................................8
2.5.2. Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work..............................................8
3. Using Web-Based Network Manager.................................................................................8
3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................9
3.2. General Operations ...............................................................................................11
3.2.1. Changing Password ....................................................................................11
3.2.2. Upgrading Firmware....................................................................................11
3.3. Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings.....................................................................13
3.3.1. Addressing ..................................................................................................13
3.4. Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings..........................................................13
3.4.1. Communication ...........................................................................................13
3.4.2. Security.......................................................................................................14
3.4.3. IEEE 802.1x/RADIUS (Advanced Model) ....................................................15
3.5. Configuring Advanced Settings .............................................................................17
3.5.1. Management ...............................................................................................17
A-1: Default Settings ....................................................................................................18
A-2: LED Definitions.....................................................................................................18
Appendix B: Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................19
B-1: Wireless Settings Problems ..................................................................................19
B-2: TCP/IP Settings Problems ....................................................................................20
B-3: Unknown Problems...............................................................................................21